Unit 1 Exam

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Announced our independence (from Great Britain)

• Declared our independence (from Great Britain)

• Said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

• All of the answers are correct

John Locke's view of humans in a state of nature is positive.

• True

• False

Thomas Hobbes' view of humans in a state of nature is positive.

• True

• False

According to the quote below, and your knowledge of Civics, which democratic idea best relates to this quote?

"Every man has a property in his own person. This nobody has a right to, but himself" John Locke

• A two party system keeps leaders from gaining too much power

• The authority of rule should come from the consent of the governed

• People have inherent rights to life, liberty, and property

• Religion and government should be two separate entities

Which of the following branches of US Government is responsible for creating laws?

• Executive

• Bureaucracy

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which philosopher came up with the idea of the separation of powers?

• Rousseau

• Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Locke

What was the name of the document that limited the power of the King of England?

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

• Constitution

• Leviathan

The Supremacy Clause places too much power in the national government. Federalist or Anti-Federalists would agree?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

The inclusion of a Bill of Rights is necessary to protect against government intrusion. Federalists or Anti-Federalists would agree?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists